Hairpins
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Lewis Fox family
Dateabout 1895-1900
MediumTortoise shell
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 4 x 7/8 x 1in. (10.2 x 2.2 x 2.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro
Object number1980.87.11.1-.2
DescriptionPair of tortoise shell hairpins comprised of a u-shaped two-pronged pin in black with a tortoise shell ball affixed to the pin. The ball itself is formed of two pieces of tortoise shell glued together to form a sphere.
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Status
Not on view
